Origin
Elk Grove, IL
Morning in Elk Grove on Friday
Local time
9:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elk Grove, IL to Winfield, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
20.9 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elk Grove, IL
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Winfield, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elk Grove, IL to Winfield, IL covers 20.9 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Devon Avenue, North Rohlwing Road, Lake Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 20.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Devon Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Elk Grove, IL to Winfield, IL is easy. At 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elk Grove, IL to Winfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Devon Avenue | — | — |
| North Rohlwing Road | — | — |
| Lake Street | — | — |
| I 355 | — | — |
| IL 64 | — | — |
| North Avenue | — | — |
| South Schmale Road | — | — |
| West Geneva Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Devon Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elk Grove, IL and Winfield, IL.
1
Start on South Elmhurst Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Elmhurst Road
2
Turn right onto Devon Avenue
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Devon Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Rohlwing Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Rohlwing Road
4
Turn right
197 ft
·
7 sec
5
Turn straight onto Lake Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lake Street
6
Turn left onto I 355 Toll South: Joliet
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 355 Toll South: Joliet
7
Merge slight left
2.7 mi
·
3 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward IL 64: North Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
IL 64: North Avenue
9
Turn right onto North Avenue
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
North Avenue
10
Turn left onto South Schmale Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Schmale Road
11
Turn right onto West Geneva Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
West Geneva Road
12
Turn left onto North Winfield Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Winfield Road
13
Turn right
102 ft
·
7 sec
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.27 one way
$6.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.02 | $8.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Winfield, IL
Morning in Winfield on Friday
Local time
9:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Elk Grove, IL to Winfield, IL covers 20.9 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Devon Avenue, North Rohlwing Road, Lake Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.4 miles from Elk Grove, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Elk Grove, IL to Winfield, IL is easy. At 38m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Elk Grove, IL to Winfield, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elk Grove, IL to Winfield, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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